2023年大学生英语竞赛C类真题

1、 年全国大学生英语竞赛初赛C级Part = 1 * ROMAN IListening (30 marks)1. What does the conversation imply?A. Great minds think alike. B. You are what you wear. C. A contented mind is a perpetual feast.D. Actions speak louder than words.2. How does the man identify a disease gene?A. He uses a special instrument. B. H

2、e analyses the gene carefully. C. He bases his finding on his previous research. D. He sends the results of his analysis to biologists for confirmation.3. Why is the man planning to fly to Singapore?A. The weather there is quite nice for a holiday. B. He wants to watch a basketball match to be held

3、there.C. NBA tickets there are much cheaper than those in New York. D. Air tickets from the USA to Singapore are cheap now.4. What is the mans opinion of seeing movies in a theatre?A. He doesnt like the big screen in the theatre. B It is not as comfortable as seeing movies at home.C. It is much more

4、 expensive than seeing movies at home. D. He thinks travelling a long way to the theatre is a waste of time.5. What are the speakers talking about?A. Importance of saving water. B. Ways to improve farming.C.The citys nasty weather. D. Water shortage in the city.Section B(10 marks) Long Conversations

5、Conversation oneWhat does the man want tickets for?A. For a May Flower choir performance. B. For an opera performance.C. For the Mozart Piano Concerto. D. For the Beethoven SymphonyWhen will he attend the performance?A. On Sunday, May 21. B. On Monday, May 22.C. On Thursday, May 25 D. On Sunday, May

6、 26What kind of music dose the man like?A. Piano concerto. B. Rhythm &Blues(R&B).C. Jazz. D. Symphony.What is the mans telephone number?A.648 7967 B.647 7968C.646 7988 D.649 7948When is the man expected to pick up his tickets?A. Before 7:30 on the night of the performance. B. Any time on the day of

7、the performance.C. Between 7:30 and 8:00 any night. D. Any time before the performance.Conversation TwoWhat are the two kinds of people mentioned in the quote of Marlos father?A. The rich and the poor. B. Givers and takers.C. Eaters and sleepers. D. The old and young.Why is the St.Jude Hospital spec

8、ial? A. It serves children from certain communities only.B. It was founded by some big companies .C. It collects donations for sick children.D. It provides excellent service for patients. 13. What is the motto of the Thanks & Giving Campaign?A. Give thanks to both sick and healthy kids.B. Cherish th

9、e traditional holidays.C. Honour the donating companies.D. Give money to people in need.14. What does Marlo remind people to do when they are in a happy mood?A. Always help those who are in need on the streets.B. Stop purchasing and save money for the future.C. Think of the families who are fighting

10、 for their childs life.D. Look after old parents and young children in the family.15. What do some big companies cooperate with St. Jude Hospital?A. They donate large amounts of money to the hospital.B. They send sick employees to the hospital for treatment.C. They promote the Thanks & Giving Campai

11、gn regularly.D. They collect donations and send them to the hospital.Section C (5 marks)16. Why was scientific satellite MAVEN sent to space?A. To find out if there are any living creatures or plants on Mars.B. To collect water samples from Mars and learn what is happening on Mars.C. To learn what h

12、appened to the atmosphere and water on Mars.D. To study the geological and geographical conditions on Mars.17. What is scientists latest research on robots?A. Robots that can run quickly on four legs.B. Robots that can carry heavy loads as pack animals do.C. Robots that are less expensive to build.D

13、. Robots that can operate on batteries.18. What is the Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) accused of?A. Its influence on U.S. movies and TV shows.B. Its attempt to spread American culture.C. Its tough demands on overseas students.D. Its exclusion of American values.19. What does Ritu Sharma want to show

14、 in her book Teach a Woman to Fish?A. How woman in poor conditions can break the cycle of poverty.B. Her extraordinary travel experience in four countries.C. The challenge and opportunities facing woman in Sri Lanka.D. Different ways of finishing that are suitable for women.20. What does Black Frida

15、y in this conversion refer to?A. A special day in memory of people who died in a tragic stampede.B. A shopping discount service available only on Fridays.C. A new TV show to be held in New York and California.D. A big day in a holiday shopping season with lots of goods in discount.Section D There ar

16、e 10 missing words or phrases. Fill in the blanks with exact words or phrases you hear.At movie preview, reporters are often searched before entering a theatre. If cameras or camcorders are found, security guards take them until the preview in finished. The guards do this because people might 21._ t

17、he movie before it is released. They are trying to protect the right of intellectual property (IP).Intellectual property is 22._ of intangible things likes music, film, computer programmes, techniques and books. Counties like United State have a strict system of patents, copyrights and trademark rig

18、hts. When a person produces something new, they 23._ one of these from the government to prove he or she is the owner of the invention and that it is illegal for others to copy it. Patents are needed for new inventions. Copyright are used for materials like books, music, computer progammes and movie

19、s. Trademark rights are used for 24._. You can tell if something is copyrighted or trademarked by looking on the package for a small encircled C or T respectively.As international trade increases, problems 25._ regarding IP . Some counties have less strict laws for IP than others. In counties like V

20、ietnam, where laws for IP are not very strict, products 26._ other counties are often copied and sold for a cheaper price. For example, it is common to find copies of U.S. movies 27._ in these counties. The United States and other counties with strict IP laws want all counties to have strict IP laws

21、 so that 28._. So, they pressure other countries to strengthen IP laws. For example, before Vietnam could join the World Trade Organisation in 2006,they had to strengthen their IP laws. Not everyone believes that laws protecting IP 29._.Some believe it is wrong for others to have a monopoly on an id

22、ea or invention that could serve the public good. For example, some poor countries have many people 30._ diseases but do not have the infrastructure needed to produce drugs to help the patients . Other richer countries have produced the drugs but are selling them at too high a price for the poor cou

23、ntries to afford,which may cause people to die.Part = 2 * ROMAN II Vocabulary, Grammar & Culture (15 marks)Section A Vocabulary and Grammar (10 marks)31. Animals are one of the most important resources for human beings,however , by 2030 ,many species will have _ according to recent research .A. used

24、 up B. died out C. gone up D. got rid of32. If the government refused to appropriate funds, the slum-clearance programme might be_. A. rejected B. contended C. abused D. terminated33. We are in the full _ that the current situation will improve sooner or later.A. understanding B. appreciation C. con

25、sciousness D. conviction34. The reporters exposed the corruption of several high officials in the government; _, they were asked to resign from office .A. constantly B. consistently C. consequently D. consecutively35. Helping his little daughter with her physics homework reminded him of things he ha

26、d long _.A. cared about B. forgotten about C. dreamed about D. complained about 36. You should never provide your personal information _ a request you did not ask for over the Internet .A. in response to B. according to C. prior to D. thanks to 37. The new chairman urged the members of the committee

27、 to _ their differences and settle down to work .A. wear out B. break up C. calm down D. set aside Why so many students graduate from high school with inadequate skills in reading and mathematics is a question that continues to _American educators.A. harass B. intimidate C. trouble D. oppress39. I n

28、eed some help with my homework! _ Ive got lots of work to do myself, and besides, its your problem, not mine! A. No problems, just a moment! B. Sorry, I cant help you right now.C. Yes, I need your help as well. D. Wait, its a piece of cake for me. I spilled some coffee on my jacket! _. Youll see a p

29、lace on Madison Avenue between the First Street and the Second Street. Its Beside the bank.A. How can you get it ironed? B. Do you know the way to the factory?C. Who is to blame for the accident? D. Where can I get it cleaned?Section B Culture (5 marks)41. _ felt that society forced too many rules o

30、n people and kept them from living a full, natural life. His forceful writing on daring themes shocked many. Sons and Lovers, based partly on his own life, is one of his finest novels. A. James Joyce. B. D.H.Lawrence.C. George Bernard Shaw D. Thomas Hardy.Which of the following is the national flag

31、of the United States of America?Which of the following is the famous theory developed by Albert Einstein? A. The Theory of Mechanics. B. The Natural Selection.C. The Theory of Relativity. D. Quantum Gravity.Which country is famous for the statue of the Little Mermaid? A. Finland. B. Sweden. C. Denma

32、rk. D. Norway._ was an English comic actor and filmmaker who rose to fame in the silent film era. A. Marlon Brando. B.Charlie Chaplin. C.Steven Allan Spielberg D.Dustin Hoffman. Part Cloze10 marksFill in each blank with one word. Choose the correct word in one of the following three ways: according

33、to the context, by using the correct form of the given word, or by using the given letter(s) of the word.Is paragliding more dangerous than parachuting？There are three elements that support the argument that through 46._ of them is safe,one is far less dangerous than the other. Those three elements

34、are training, preparation, and skill level.Training for the first parachute jump is a 47.rel _ simple process. Commonly a morning of instruction and practice can result 48._ a persons first jump the same afternoon. In contrast, paragliding training is much more involved, taking anywhere from one to

35、three months before the first flight occurs. It is 49._ (legal) to fly without a license, and various competence levels must be passed to be able to move from soaring to something more involved such as cross-country flying.Preparation for a parachute jump is minimal 50._ best. Most jumpers have thei

36、r chutes packed for them, so all they have to do is climb into the plane. Some pack their own chutes, but still, this is minor. In paragliding the pilot lays out their canopy on the ground, checks it and the lines, and then must wait for the right wind conditions before launching. The fact that the

37、chute and lines can be seen makes a 51.tre_ difference as any problems can be seen before launch, something that is impossible with parachuting. This is a very important difference because almost all parachuting 52. acc_ are the result of equipment failure. Jumpers rely almost totally on their equip

38、ment and not their skill, the reverse of the paragliding pilot.It is this difference in skill levels that makes paragliding the safer option. The 53. _ (great) the skill the pilot develops, the less chance they might get into a dangerous situation when flying. Also, if they do get into a dangerous s

39、ituation, it is far more likely that they will be able to escape. With parachuting it is the 54. opp _. Ultimately skill does not matter. Even the most experienced jumper will be 55. _ (able) to do anything in the event of major equipment failure. Like Russian roulette, the question is how many time

40、s a person jumps before statistics catch up with them.Part = 4 * ROMAN IV Reading Comprehension (35 marks)Section A(5 marks) Questions 56-60 are based on the following passage.Hallward Library supports the learning, teaching and research needs of the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Social Science

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48、sits to be scheduled outside of University terms. Groups should be accompanied by leaders or teachers who will adhere to their responsibilities as detailed in Section 2 of the Universitys Guidance on Arrangements for Protection of Children and Vulnerable Adults.Question 56-60Decide the following sta

49、tements are true (T) or false (F) according to the passage.56. The Hallward Library serves students in all majors of the University of Nottingham.57. Anyone who wants to borrow books through the SCONUL scheme must register online before they come to the reception of the library and get a library car

50、d.58. Through the SCONUL scheme no more than 6 ordinary loan books can be borrowed while none of Short Loan books can be borrowed.59. Electronic resources and Internet cannot be used in the library without permission.60. Visitors can come to the library for reference purposes and even borrow books.S

51、ection B (10 marks)Question 61-65 are based on the following passage.Tony Wheeler is the man behind the Lonely Planet guidebooks, books which are loved and hated in equal measure. Its hard to pin down why they provoke such violent emotion; once it was simply because they liedyou dont turn up for the

52、 weekly Wednesday ferry to find that actually it goes on Tuesdays. Nowadays they are carefully researched, the information is generally true, and the maps are accurate. (61) _ Arrive in a place and out comes the book: Places to Stay, Things to See, Getting Around, Places to Eatall of which is undeni

53、ably useful. But you end up living a life dictated by Wheeler, and that life might not be right for you. On top of that, everyone else has got one too, so instead of being the independent traveller you thought you were, you end up being just another tourist. (62) _ His wife Maureen, who runs the com

54、pany with him, is equally to blame. It all started in 1972 when, bored with Britain, they see off for Australia. They arrived in Sydney three months later with 27 cents between them. Tony sold his camera, then sat down and wrote about the trip. They put the pages together and took it around the loca

55、l bookshops and one of the bookshops sold thousands of copies.(63) _Their 200-odd guidebooks cover nearly everywhere and there are phrasebooks, atlases, walking guides. They sell more than three million books a year and employ around 200 people. The Lonely Planet website is visited a million times a

56、 day and the Wheelers have replaced the van with a red Ferrari.(64) _ My children have travelled all over the world so theyre aware of a lot of things, says Maureen and Tony agrees. It helps you grow up a lot, just knowing how other people live and what happens in their countries. Secondly, being on

57、 your own, having to make your way from one place to the next and work out how you do that, gives you a self-sufficiency that I think is very important.(65) _There are people who say that by encouraging people to go places theyre destroying theman accusation they both deny, claiming that people woul

58、d go there anyway. They admit that none of this is bad for business, All the publicity has sold our books.Questions 61-65Complete the article with the following sentences. There are two extra sentences that you do not need to use.Twenty-five years on, Lonely Planet has, quite literally, taken over t

59、he world.There has been controversy surrounding the guidebooks.Getting a guidebook like the Lonely Planet right can be a tricky business.No, its something about the way they take you overyou become a slave to the guidebook.Tony Wheel is still very actively involved in the Lonely Planet guidebooks.So

60、 what do they think about travel in general?Its not entirely fair to blame only Tony.Section C(10marks) Questions 66-70 are based on the following passage.Situated at the heart of Beijing, the Palace Museum is approached through the Gate of Heavenly Peace (Tianan men).Because of its centrality as we